The Huntingtonian | Archive | Holiday Season

Halloween Safety Letter from Halesite Fire Chief

October 29, 2015 3:02 pm Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
Children dressed in costumes excitedly running door to door to trick-or-treat, festive decorations like glowing jack-o-lanterns, paper ghosts and dried cornstalks adorning front porches these are some of the classic hallmarks of Halloween that make the holiday special for kids and adults alike. Unfortunately, these Halloween symbols and activities can also present lurking […]

‘Haunted Skies’ Returns to Planetarium

October 17, 2015 4:41 pm Comments Off

Haunted Skies, a popular seasonal show created by the staff of the Vanderbilt Planetarium, has returned again for Halloween.

Photo by Steve Moore

Take a journey of exploration into the origins of this magnificent and often misunderstood holiday. Travel to the ancient past to uncover the legends and rituals of Halloween, and gain insight about why we […]

Project Toy – Family Service League and Tri-Community

December 21, 2014 12:14 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci on Friday December 19th participated in Project Toy at its headquarters in Huntington Station. The Assemblyman, in partnership with the Family Service League and Tri-Community & Youth Agency, has been collecting unwrapped toys, gift cards, new wrapping paper and financial contributions for children through the age of 13 since the beginning of […]

Santa to Tour Dix Hills this Weekend

December 18, 2014 7:00 am Comments Off

Santa and his helpers from the Dix Hills Fire Department, with a fire engine and ambulance escort, will be traveling through Dix Hills this weekend spreading holiday cheer and giving out candy and treats to the children. Residents are welcome to flag down Santa and have a picture taken with him.
Weather permitting, Santa and his escorts will be visiting […]

5th Annual Parade, Street Festival Tonight (Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014)

November 29, 2014 11:03 am Comments Off

The Fifth Annual Holiday Parade and Street Festival in Huntington Village will kick off at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 29th, bringing a rousing end to Small Business Saturday with Long Island’s biggest electric light holiday parade and float contest.
The parade drew more than 10,000 people last year. The festivities will include a brief ceremony following […]

Pet Photos With Santa Paws – Fundraiser

November 25, 2014 8:24 pm Comments Off

Fundraiser for League For Animal Protection

Thanksgiving Message From Huntington Superintendent Polansky

November 25, 2014 9:46 am Comments Off

I am genuinely thankful to be part of a school community that gives selflessly to 4,600 children who look to us every day for guidance and support.

Thanksgiving Day Safety Tips From Halesite FD

November 24, 2014 9:40 am Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
Thanksgiving is a day for families and friends to come together to share in each others company, watch some football and enjoy a delicious feast. It is a day where we give thanks for everything we have and count our blessings; the health and safety of our loved ones being at the top of […]

The Minstrel Players Announce Annual Holiday Production

November 20, 2014 11:13 am Comments Off

Northport’s oldest theatre group, The Minstrel Players Theatre Company of Northport, prepare for their 9th Holiday production at Houghton Hall – Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main Street in scenic Northport Village. They are the first to stage Charles Dickens’ classic in this are, “A Christmas Carol”, and are happy to continue this Northport Village holiday […]

The Minstrel Players Announce Annual Holiday Production

November 1, 2014 1:17 pm Comments Off

Northport’s oldest theatre group, The Minstrel Players Theatre Company of Northport, prepare for their 9th Holiday production at Houghton Hall – Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main Street in scenic Northport Village. They are the first to stage Charles Dickens’ classic in this are, “A Christmas Carol”, and are happy to continue this Northport Village holiday […]